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Delve into our Collections and discover your next read with curated lists and suggestions from Hamilton City Libraries staff.
Rainbow Reads: Fantasy or Romance?
Friday 10 June | Young Adult,
Do you prefer a feel-good love story, or an action-packed fantasy? To celebrate Pride Month, Kylie has put together some suggestions for both genres with LGBT diverse characters.
Queen's Birthday and 70th Jubilee
Wednesday 1 June | Adult Non-Fiction,
This coming weekend is not just Queen's Birthday weekend, but the celebrations of Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee, marking her 70 year reign - the longest ever for a British Monarch! Pam…
International Tea Day
Wednesday 18 May | Adult Fiction, Adult Non-Fiction, Young Adult, Children,
This weekend International Tea Day will be observed all around the world! Each year on 21 May, the long history and deep cultural and economic significance of tea is recognised.
Journey to the Last Continent
Thursday 28 April | Adult Non-Fiction,
Read about wildlife cameraman Lindsay McCrae's adventurous year living alongside Emperor penguins in his memoir My Penguin Year, then follow on with one of these titles based on similar themes.
Australian Rural Romance
Wednesday 20 April | Adult Fiction,
Dreaming of a whirlwind romance set in rural Australia? Click on any title below to check availability, place a hold, or - for eBooks - borrow now.
For Fans of Miss Peregrine's Home of Peculiar Children
Thursday 14 April | Young Adult,
School holiday horrors for fans of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children.
Reading Map: Zora & Me
Friday 8 April | Children,
For young readers who enjoyed Zora & Me: The Cursed Ground, we have a selection of other junior books which share similar themes, of racism, coming of age, civil rights, and the…
Librarian's Choice: Twin
Friday 1 April | Adult Fiction, Librarians Choice,
This gripping Norwegian crime drama tells the story of estranged identical twins Eric and Adam, played by Kristofer Hivju (of Game of Thrones fame).
Reading Map: Widowland
Wednesday 23 March | Adult Fiction,
For fans of C. J. Carey's dystopian alternative history novel, here are some suggestions which share common themes.
Researching your Irish family history
Wednesday 16 March | Adult Non-Fiction,
It's said that "everyone's a little bit Irish on St Patrick's Day".
Librarian's Choice: Hamilton & Waikato: The ultimate family guidebook
Wednesday 9 March | Adult Non-Fiction, Children,
Title: Hamilton & Waikato: The ultimate family guidebook Author: Ceana Priest This book is a valuable resource for families looking for local outdoor activities to take their whole family on.
2022 Ockham Awards Shortlist
Wednesday 2 March | Adult Fiction, Adult Non-Fiction, NZ Titles,
The shortlist for this year's Ockham New Zealand Book Awards were announced this morning.